When Jia San saw Lu Qi's leaving figure, he felt a little resentful in his heart.
He felt that if it hadn't been for Lu Qi, he wouldn't have been slapped. If it hadn't been for Lu Qi, he could have squeezed out the captured families.
Today, he is acquitted.
He has no hair at all.
no.
You cannot accept your fate.
Jia San took several neighbors out of the county government office, but the shackles were not removed yet.
Uncle Shitou and others all had doubts and worries on their faces, "Third Master, Mr. Huang said we were innocent, why didn't you help us take away the chains?"
Jia Sanyi slapped him in the face and said: "You bastard, you just went when you said you wanted to go? You guys made a trip and sent you here under the sun. You didn't give me some tea money and money for the shackles, so you just wanted to go directly
Gone?!"
Tea money?!
Shackle money?!
The neighbors were stunned.
Uncle Shitou was even more surprised and said: "Third Master, you caught us by mistake and you let us go and you still want us to give you money?"
"Crack!"
Another slap.
Jia San poked Uncle Shitou in the stomach with the handle of the knife, causing him to recoil in pain, "What was a mistaken arrest? What was a mistaken arrest? I arrested someone, did you miss it?!"
"Let me tell you, the death of Butcher Wang's family has nothing to do with you. You can't kill Wang Liang and other warriors, but it is still possible to kill their young and old. Now, if you want to go back, just pay the money if you want, damn it!"
Snap!
Then he slapped him with his backhand, and Uncle Shitou was knocked unconscious.
Uncle Shitou's family suddenly panicked and knelt on the ground, kowtowing and begging for mercy, while Aunt Shitou cried and asked for money.
"How much, how much? Third Master, please stop fighting and spare us."
"Third Master, we are here, please, don't fight."
Jia San hummed: "Wouldn't it be over if I gave it earlier?"
Then he ordered his neighbors to collect all the money from the neighbors, and at the same time asked them to write three money IOUs and return them within seven days, and then they were released.
"Remember, if anyone dares to gossip in front of Lu Qi, I will pull out his tongue." Jia San threatened.
The neighbors were so frightened that they shrank their necks, lowered their heads and left.
Within the county government.
Lu Qi followed Huang Li and passed through three gates. Even with Huang Li leading him, he was still searched once before finally arriving at the household.
There is a large courtyard, and there are two groups of people guarding the door.
Huang Lidao: "This is an important area of the county government. Households, official rooms, and officials' rooms are all inside. Fireworks and weapons are strictly prohibited. No loud noises are allowed after entering."
Lu Qi secretly made a note, and then followed Huang Li into the main courtyard. There were many people inside, including officials and healthy women, as well as cooks and official slaves.
However, these people all walked with their heads lowered. When they saw Huang Li's arrival, they lowered their heads even more, murmured "Huang Li's head" and walked quickly.
Lu Qidao: "Isn't fireworks strictly prohibited? Why are there still cooks?"
Huang Lidao: "Fireworks are strictly prohibited for outsiders, but the officials who are on official business here will not be able to bear it if they don't eat or drink for the whole day. Naturally, there must be cooks to pass the food around, and official slaves to serve them.
"
Lu Qi was speechless for a while, the evil feudal society.
finally.
The two arrived at a simple house. The door was a foot and three inches wide. It was a bit loose for one person to enter, but it was not possible for two people to walk side by side.
There is a sign for a house at the door, and there are only two tables and a few chairs inside.
The house is not big and can accommodate seven or eight people working there.
As if aware of Lu Qi's doubts, Huang Li explained: "The six rooms are all for the people, and it is not suitable to be extravagant and wasteful, so the place where the office can be accommodated is enough, and luxury is not required."
Lu Qi took a look at the table. In addition to the papers, there were teapots and several plates of cakes.
On the corridor, cooks and servants entered some rooms one after another carrying some dishes, and someone even entered a certain room carrying a jug of wine.
He sighed in his heart, "It's so plain and simple."
"Huang Datou, how many times have I told you, a rough man, not to make any noise outside, but you just don't listen. Do you want me to read your book in front of the county magistrate?"
A powerful voice came from the room, and just by hearing it, Lu Qi felt that this person was quite powerful.
It was able to arouse some Qi in his Dantian, but fortunately, he suppressed it immediately and there was no abnormality.
Huang Li was outside, laughing and saying: "Master, I introduced you to the talent, and you still blame me, it's just unreasonable."
After saying that, he directly pulled Lu Qi into the living room, and soon the room seemed very crowded.
Two swordsmen and penmen immediately went out to make room for them.
Only then did Lu Qi clearly see the layout inside.
There is a table against the wall, with four seats on the side. Apart from the two people, there are still two officials in their forties or fifties who are drinking tea and reading documents.
There is also a huanghuali table facing the door, and behind the huanghuali table, a middle-aged man in his forties, wearing green clothes and a mustache, is sitting, shaking his fan and reading documents.
There was a pot of tea brewing beside him and a pile of paperwork.
When he saw Huang Li and the others coming in, he put down the paperwork.
The middle-aged man was the second most powerful person in Chiba County, Shiye. He glanced at Huang Li and said, "Huang Datou, who are you bringing?"
Before Huang Li could say anything, Lu Qi cupped his fists and saluted.
He is a warrior and a master, so he does not need to kneel down.
Huang Li smiled and explained: "Master, this is Lu Qi, the master of Lu Ji's blacksmith shop. He is making thirty low-grade swords and axes for our county government."
The master said: "There are many masters working for our county government."
Huang Lidao: "Master, I don't know. Master Lu is different from others. He fights thirty inferior weapons in thirty days."
The master now looked directly at Lu Qi. The other two businessmen also stopped and looked at Lu Qi, seemingly curious as to who could be so desperate and so arrogant.
It is very rare for an ordinary master to make ten low-grade knives in a month. He even has to rest for ten days and a half after finishing the shot. He has done the work of three others in a month?!
The master said: "Yes, you are young and promising."
Lu Qi cupped his fists and said, "Thank you Master for the compliment. It's an honor for me to be able to work for the county government."
The master said: "The county government does not compete with the people for profits, Huang Datou, the wages must not be less."
Huang Lidao: "Master, don't worry, it's indispensable. The market price is fifteen yuan a handful."
The master nodded, while the two knife and pen officials looked at him strangely.
The fifteen-yuan crafting fee has only been a matter of years and years, but now the price of low-grade knives has increased four to five times, and labor costs have also increased at least three to four times.
Just like this, we still can't recruit anyone.
Huang Li even said it was indispensable!
Isn't this bullying?
Lu Qi was thoughtful.
The master said: "Okay, you are doing something for the county government. Do it well and I won't treat you badly."
Huang Li took advantage of the situation and said: "Master, you are right, we can't let him suffer, but his shop is about to expire and there is no place to live. I wonder if we can arrange a place for him to live in Shenlong Street.
When you build weapons for us, is it also convenient for protection?!"
The master frowned and said, "If that's the case, why not?"
Huang Li smiled and said: "Master, Shenlong Street is covered by our county government, which makes it easy to supervise the work."
The master said: "Zhang Qian, are there residential buildings and empty bunks on Shenlong Street?"
A swordsman stood up quickly and said, "There happens to be a vacant house at No. 76, Lane 9, Shenlong Street. It belonged to a former team leader. The team leader who was supervising the work in the mine died. The family sold the house the day before yesterday and wanted to take the children back to their parents' home.
, it is still vacant and no one has taken it over.”
The master said: "Then let's take No. 76."
This kind of house and bunkhouse is not cheap. The previous owner still has an official status, so the price is even more expensive.
Therefore.
Even if someone takes a liking to it, they may not be able to afford it.
Huang Li wanted to refuse because it was expensive.
Lu Qi bowed and thanked, "Thank you, Master."
Huang Li panicked, "Brother Lu...Master Lu, No. 76 is expensive, and it's surrounded by merchants, so I can't protect you..."
Lu Qi clasped his fists and said, "I can't thank Huang Captou enough for having a place to live. How dare you ask for anything more?!"
Huang Li sighed and felt that this was indeed the case.
The master now looked at Lu Qi with a hint of surprise.
He nodded slightly and said: "No. 76 is not cheap, at least thirty taels of silver. Can you afford it?"